Position Description
Salary
Starting: $26.60/hourly
Grade 15, Non-Exempt Position, AFSCME-Human Services Unit and MNA
Our Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
Stearns County derives strength from its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected, honored and valued.
Stearns County is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team in the delivery of services to children in need. This position provides an opportunity to use your excellent organizational and written skills to assure consistent timelines. As a Case Aide, you will provide direct support services to families and assist Social Workers within the area of child maltreatment/protection including correlating and synthesizing written data. If you are able to exhibit flexibility and adapt to an unpredictable daily schedule due to emergent needs, this is your opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service.
Present Assignment: Child Protection
Position Objective
To provide assistance in accessing, delivering, and monitoring client services. This position is responsible for assisting with determining eligibility of clients, the completion of applications and forms, explaining department services, and obtaining and verifying information.
Primary Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:
Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. May require moderate travel to off-site locations and minimal attendance at evening meetings. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Frequent.
Supervision Of Others
None.
Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates
Hours of Work
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include hours outside of normal work hours on occasion. Potential for a hybrid work environment and flexible work hours.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on May 28 or 29, 2025. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. A job specific physical, drug and/or psychological exam may be required before appointment.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.
To View Stearns County Benefits Go To
Stearns County Benefits Page
01
I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. (Do Not Mark "See Resume".) I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Stearns County.
Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?
Which of the following minimum qualifications for this position do you possess?
If you checked post-secondary formal education in question #3, list name of school, course of study and degree received if any. If you do not possess related formal education, type "N/A".
05
Describe your experience as indicated in question #3 including number of years, where obtained, and give brief examples of the types of tasks you performed. If no work-related experience, type "N/A".
06
Do you possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment?
Are you willing and able to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County AND do you have a reliable means of transportation?
Which of the following Veteran's Preference do you wish to claim (in order to receive Veteran's Preference credit, you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the Human Resources Department by the application deadline)?
Salary
Starting: $26.60/hourly
Grade 15, Non-Exempt Position, AFSCME-Human Services Unit and MNA
Our Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
Stearns County derives strength from its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected, honored and valued.
Stearns County is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team in the delivery of services to children in need. This position provides an opportunity to use your excellent organizational and written skills to assure consistent timelines. As a Case Aide, you will provide direct support services to families and assist Social Workers within the area of child maltreatment/protection including correlating and synthesizing written data. If you are able to exhibit flexibility and adapt to an unpredictable daily schedule due to emergent needs, this is your opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service.
Present Assignment: Child Protection
Position Objective
To provide assistance in accessing, delivering, and monitoring client services. This position is responsible for assisting with determining eligibility of clients, the completion of applications and forms, explaining department services, and obtaining and verifying information.
Primary Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
- Assist social workers in maintaining client record.
- Obtains information, reports, and documents related to child maltreatment from law enforcement and medical providers regarding clients for various uses.
- Assists professional staff in researching and creating court related documents and referrals.
- Assists with coordinating and scheduling meetings for clients.
- Transports clients, including children, to and from sites where services are delivered in a safe and timely manner.
- Instructs and provides hands-on assistance in the installation and proper use of child safety restraints.
- Observes and monitors clients in a variety of situations including supervised visitation; provides documentation of factual client observations.
- Interviews clients, family members, and community resources to coordinate and establish services to assist with case related tasks
- Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- One year of post-secondary education in a human services field and two years of progressively related experience in a human services field OR four years of progressively related experience in a human services field
- Valid Minnesota Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Reliable means of transportation and be able to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County
- Knowledge of child protection case management and the child maltreatment intake process.
- Knowledge of department programs and operations.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to data privacy.
- Ability to prepare and present legal document for review.
- Ability to organize and prioritize a high volume workload in an efficient manner.
- Ability to work independently and follow directions and guidelines.
- Ability to seek out resources and information.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to accurately disperse information.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
- Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's vision, mission and values.
- Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
- Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
- Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
- Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
- Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. May require moderate travel to off-site locations and minimal attendance at evening meetings. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Frequent.
Supervision Of Others
None.
Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates
Hours of Work
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include hours outside of normal work hours on occasion. Potential for a hybrid work environment and flexible work hours.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on May 28 or 29, 2025. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. A job specific physical, drug and/or psychological exam may be required before appointment.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.
To View Stearns County Benefits Go To
Stearns County Benefits Page
01
I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. (Do Not Mark "See Resume".) I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Stearns County.
- Yes
- No
Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following minimum qualifications for this position do you possess?
- One year post-secondary formal education in a human services field and two years of progressively related experience in a human services field
- Four years of progressively related experience in a human services field
- None of the above
If you checked post-secondary formal education in question #3, list name of school, course of study and degree received if any. If you do not possess related formal education, type "N/A".
05
Describe your experience as indicated in question #3 including number of years, where obtained, and give brief examples of the types of tasks you performed. If no work-related experience, type "N/A".
06
Do you possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing and able to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County AND do you have a reliable means of transportation?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following Veteran's Preference do you wish to claim (in order to receive Veteran's Preference credit, you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the Human Resources Department by the application deadline)?
- No Veteran's Preference
- Veteran's Preference
- Veteran's Preference with Disability
- Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran
- Required Question